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Meaning of cynosure

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cynosure

Pronunciation:/-sjʊə//-ʃɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. (usually capitalized) Ursa Minor or Polaris, the North Star, used as a guide by navigators.

  2. That which serves to guide or direct; a guiding star.

    Example: let faith be your cynosure to walk by

  3. Something that is the center of attention; an object that serves as a focal point of attraction and admiration.